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Frequently asked questions.

At which stage should I engage with a building company?

This is a personal choice, no matter which stage you are at, we recommend contacting us as soon as possible. Our experience has shown that the earlier we partner with our clients, the more we understand what is important to you and your vision, allowing us to provide innovative designs and accurate pricing to maintain your budget.

Why is it important to hire a Licensed Building Practitioner?

Licensed Building Practitioners have been assessed, ensuring they are competent to carry out Restricted Building Work, which is any building work (including design work) related to your home's structure (load-bearing framing, foundations etc ) or weathertightness (roofing, cladding, waterproofing etc).

If you are building a new home or extending your existing home or doing a renovation that includes RBW, you are legally required to use a LBP. It is an offence for an unlicensed person to carry out or supervise restricted building work and it is also an offence to knowingly engage an unlicensed person to carry out restricted building work.

You can sleep easy knowing that Build Unlimited are Licensed Building Practitioners and your project is in safe hands.

Why is it important to have an experienced Project Manager?

Having an experienced project manager for your project is critical to ensure your project runs smoothly and stays on schedule. Project managers are responsible for managing the building work on site, ordering materials, and organising subcontractors. They are also your point of contact, communicating with you and your architect to ensure everything comes together smoothly, all while maintaining the project schedule.

If your project manager is not experienced, it is likely that problems will not be resolved correctly the first time, resulting in delays and the risk of your finished home not being completed to your expected standard.

Pete, founder and managing director of Build Unlimited, has extensive experience managing projects from $25,000 bathroom renovations to a $1,500,000+ commercial refit. He provides project management for all of our clients to ensure that each project is completed on schedule to our highest standards and uses our 280+ Quality Control checklist to ensure nothing is missed along the way.

How does Build Unlimited help me keep my project on time and on budget?

We work closely with you and your chosen architect during the design process so that we understand all the ins and outs of your project, this allows us to price your project accurately and account for all the small details that are often overlooked.

Alongside providing full project management to ensure your project runs smoothly, we provide you with access to our industry-leading client portal providing you with full transparency over all aspects of your project including:

Project schedule
Selections
Variations
Financial tracking

Do I need a Building Consent? Who Applies for it, you or me?

New Build - Yes.

Renovation - Possibly, depending on the scope of work.

Extension - Yes, as you are altering the structure of the home.

Building consent is legally required before starting most building work, your architect will draw up the construction plans and we will apply for building consent on your behalf so you don't have to stress about it.

Customer satisfaction is the ultimate measure of success.

Easy to deal with, reliable, good communication and workmanship. Understood where I was coming from in regards to design and went out of his way to make my designs happen.

A really nice young guy who did a Pete and his team are incredible. Seriously, the easiest process working with them. Impeccable workmanship, skill and communication. I seriously recommend them.

A really nice young guy who did a fantastic job. The craftsmanship is superb. Brilliant.

Pete is an honest builder who turns up when he says he's going to which is the reason we've used him twice now on different projects. His work is of high quality, and I'd recommend him to anyone!

We were extremely satisfied with Pete and Build Unlimited's project management of our renovation. The project was completed on-time with a challenging short timeline and several challenges. Pete managed the sub-contractors exceptionally and professionally. He was very dedicated to finishing the project to a high standard and worked well with our interior designer and ourselves to bring our villa transformation to life - such a good job that it made the NZCB Revere Magazine. We would highly commend Pete and the team's job for their top management and workmanship of our renovation. Most appreciated.

Pete has done a lot of work for us from building onto our bedroom for a walk in wardrobe, and work on our rental properties, to the most recent - total renewal of our kitchen which he project managed. Nothing was a problem and if it wasn’t for Pete the kitchen company would have been a nightmare to deal with because of their delays. He sorted all the tradesmen for us and did the building work required for the kitchen renovation. We would highly recommend Pete to anyone needing a builder.

We used Pete from Build Unlimited and found his quality of work and commitment to the job unparalleled. The job was completed on time and to an excellent standard. We would highly recommend Pete for anyone looking for a job well done.

Pete was very professional in a small project we engaged him for. We would highly recommend Build Unlimited for any renovation projects.

Pete and his team at Build Unlimited are extremely professional. We have contracted Pete numerous times over the years, for jobs such as a new spa deck, new pool/pump shed construction, the odd reno fix-up job, and most recently, our stunning bathroom reno. Pete goes out of his way to get the job done right and every effort to get it done on time. The quality of his work is outstanding, we really appreciate the open communication and guidance on design choices. We would highly recommend using Build Unlimited for your next project.

Working with Pete and his team on the Simon James Showroom was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. With a keen interest and drive in translating our design vision and detailing into the built result, Pete made a sizable contribution to creating a collaborative and solutions-focused environment on site. A fundamental element to this project was a strong mutual respect between Builder and Architect, which we believe shows through in the high standard of finish and execution of the finished building. We look forward to the opportunity of working together on another project in the future.

Let’s bring your vision to life.

I invite you to connect with us and explore how our (Dreams to Reality) session can transform your vision into a stunning reality. Your dream home awaits—let’s build it together.”